City

East Prairie, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Mississippi County  ·  Missouri

👥5,378Population
💰$41,919Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$94,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,549 (51.3%)
Some College356 (11.8%)
Associates404 (13.4%)
Bachelors126 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree572 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 51.3%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad51.3%
Some College11.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.6%Renter: 40.4%Tenure
Owner59.6%
Renter40.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,919 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$94,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$837/mo
Total Housing Units2,689
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About East Prairie, MO

East Prairie is a city in Missouri, located in Mississippi County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,378 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, East Prairie is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,919 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in East Prairie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $837 per month.

The population of East Prairie is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.36%).

East Prairie, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in East Prairie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63845 5,378 $41,919 $94,100 $837 2.4% 23.1% 59.6%